Sarah Wheeler
Mount Morris
Summary
Experienced nurse for 17 years. Excellent in adapting to change and using new technology and best practice innovations to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Strives to provide holistic care for people of all ages. Passion for home centered patient care experiences, emergency medicine, pediatrics and special needs population.
Performance-oriented independent contractor with proven attention to detail and experience. Drives project success and customer satisfaction with high-quality work. Expert the field and always willing to go the extra mile to meet budget and schedule targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1099 independent contractor RN home infusions
Self employed
Mount Morris
06.2023 - Current
- Expertly obtains IV access to administer variety of medications including but not limited to, IVIG, monoclonal antibodies, enzyme replacement, and TPN.
- Manages patient case load. Coordinating care between pharmacies, prescribers, and nursing staff to provide in home infusions.
- Educated and advocated for patients to enhance their competency in managing disease processes and follow-up care
- Documented comprehensive patient assessments and medication administration, ensuring timely submission to pharmacy and prescriber
- Developed supply inventory list for timely reordering of home infusion supplies
Staff Nurse
WVU Medicine Children's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Pediatric assessments, IV and port access, PALS and NRP certifications, ESI triage, pediatric emergency medication and sedations.
School Nurse
WCES/WCHS Highschool and Elementary
Waynesburg
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered bedside care to acutely ill students, ensuring comfort and timely interventions.
- Coordinated case management and provided comprehensive care for chronically ill students to support their health needs.
- Assessed student health, managed medications, and maintained accurate patient records and documentation for effective care delivery.
Infusion Nurse
United Health Group Optum Infusion Services
Mount Morris
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Acute and chronic management of at home infusion patients including pediatric patients.
- Port, central line, and peripheral IV placement and management.
- Infusion of inotropes, biologics, IVIG, ERT and specialty drugs.
- Scheduling patient case load.
- Communication with physician offices, pharmacies, and insurance companies to coordinate patient care.
Staff Nurse
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2020
- Adult and pediatric trauma, general medicine, ESI triage, acute stroke patients and emergency medicine.
- Adult sexual assault (SANE) forensic examinations.
Neurosurgical step down Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Managed care for stroke patients, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain and spinal cord tumors, and seizure management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma of nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Skills
- Infusion therapy
- IV access
- Chronic disease management
- Patient assessment
- Case management
- Patient education
- Scheduling
- Detail orientation
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS, NRP, Stroke certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Camping
- Hiking
- Running
- Swimming
- Travel
Timeline
1099 independent contractor RN home infusions
Self employed
06.2023 - Current
School Nurse
WCES/WCHS Highschool and Elementary
01.2023 - 08.2025
Staff Nurse
WVU Medicine Children's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Infusion Nurse
United Health Group Optum Infusion Services
12.2018 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2020
Neurosurgical step down Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2010 - 06.2013
Diploma of nursing -
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing